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Icelandic Pub Crawl in Tama City at Tama Machi Bar 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Icelandic Pub Crawl in Tama City at Tama Machi Bar 2025

Join this Nordic-themed walking bar hopping event in western Tokyo with exclusive Icelandic-inspired dishes

When Can Japan Have a Military Again? - Metropolis Japan

When Can Japan Have a Military Again?

Breaking down what’s next for Japan's military future

Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs - Metropolis Japan

Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs

Personal experiences of trans folks in Japan

Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype - Metropolis Japan

Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype

From lightweight sunscreens to anti-aging holy grails

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law - Metropolis Japan

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained

Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect - Metropolis Japan

Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect

A 135-meter conveyor belt, sustainable design and sushi with a global twist

Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea - Metropolis Japan

Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea

A Retro-Pop Afternoon Delight

Food Fair at Saint Maur International School 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Food Fair at Saint Maur International School 2025

Celebrate Global Flavors and Local Connections

Discover Kyoto’s Family-Friendly Stay at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji - Metropolis Japan

Discover Kyoto’s Family-Friendly Stay at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

A Kyoto hotel that makes traveling with kids easier (and more fun!)

Tour Roppongi’s Architecture and History - Metropolis Japan

Tour Roppongi’s Architecture and History

The art of getting lost

Experience Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the JA Company of the Year Trade Fair - Metropolis Japan

Experience Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the JA Company of the Year Trade Fair

Engage with the future of entrepreneurship

The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up - Metropolis Japan

The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up

AOHATA 55 Celebrates 55 Sweet Years with New Flavors, Fresh Looks, and On-the-Go Jams

Immersive Fort Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Immersive Fort Tokyo

Redefining theme park entertainment

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo February 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo February 2025

Valentines, exhibits and themed cafes

Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman - Metropolis Japan

Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

One of the most prominent collectors of contemporary Japanese art

Journey Into Rural Japan: Minobu and Matsukawa - Metropolis Japan

Journey Into Rural Japan: Minobu and Matsukawa

Discover Minobu and Matsukawa—two regions offering authentic culinary and cultural experiences

Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka” - Metropolis Japan

Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka”

Tokyo is full of regional Chinese food waiting to be tried.

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo January - Metropolis Japan

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo January

Illuminations, exhibitions and more

Shinbashi Tamakiya’s Modern Take on Edo’s Traditional Delicacy: Tsukudani - Metropolis Japan

Shinbashi Tamakiya’s Modern Take on Edo’s Traditional Delicacy: Tsukudani

How a centuries-old Japanese staple is making waves with unexpected pairings

Metropolis Winter Issue 2024 - Metropolis Japan

Metropolis Winter Issue 2024

See what's inside and where to pick up a copy

10 Best Expert-Recommended Health Supplements in Japan - Metropolis Japan

10 Best Expert-Recommended Health Supplements in Japan

Power your fitness journey with BODYPOWER

Step Into Luxe Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Step Into Luxe Tokyo

Ginza’s latest hotspot

Nanae Sakurai JapanGem - Metropolis Japan

Nanae Sakurai JapanGem

Crafting custom jewelry, just for you

Elana Jade - Metropolis Japan

Elana Jade

Health, wellbeing and beauty at this tranquil and friendly Azabu Juban salon